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The supplies that we received have already been put to great use. The look of excitement on the faces of my students when we opened up our boxes, was priceless! They were so surprised and so excited!\r\n\r\nThe Hawaiian Decorations were a HUGE hit at our end of the year party! The decorations were used to make a fun backdrop for students to take pictures to remember all of the fun we had during our first grade year! The bubbles, water bottles, sand buckets, and flying discs were perfect end of the year gifts for students as they started their summer break! Thank you for helping make an impact in my students lives! 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Your support has made a lasting difference in our students' learning, creativity, and excitement for school.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you provided, students have been able to participate in hands-on projects that bring lessons to life. Whether building models in science, creating artwork to express ideas, or working together on group activities, these resources have allowed every child to explore, imagine, and grow. Your contributions help us provide engaging learning experiences that go far beyond paper and pencil.\r\n\r\nThese donations not only support academic growth but also foster important life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and responsibility. 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The t-shirts also became a unifying symbol of our classroom community—something tangible that the students could take home and cherish as a reminder of their creativity and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe sand buckets and bubbles also added a whole new level of fun and engagement to our outdoor learning activities. We used the buckets for a variety of hands-on projects, including building simple structures during our STEM exploration days and organizing team-building games. 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These new materials will create an even more vibrant learning environment where students feel inspired to explore and grow. Your support makes a significant difference in their educational journey, and I am truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1733442903236,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-first-graders/8653278/","projectTitle":"Fantastic First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2555472_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592223796410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashley-crist24"},{"teacherId":2555407,"projectId":8702352,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your thoughtful contribution will make such a difference in our classroom, helping to provide the tools and resources our students need to thrive. 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These materials have helped so much in our class!\r\n\r\nWith the holiday seasons I like to incorporate memorable activities that these students will remember for a lifetime. Thank you again for your donation to our classroom! 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